What are Academic Literacy workshops?

Academic Literacy workshops provide an opportunity for you to find out what is expected at university and for you to develop your academic skills in preparation for studying for your degree. You can choose from 3 hour, 2 day, 4 day or online workshops that run before and during session.

The workshops are great for all students. They may be especially helpful if you're wondering about the academic expectations of university, if you've had a break from study and are feeling a bit rusty, or if you haven't studied in Australia before.

Please note: each program has a limited number of places available. If a program doesn't have enough students registered, it may not run. Any student who has already registered in an affected program will be notified of any changes.

Two day workshop

This short two day Academic Literacy Workshop develops essential literacy skills. These skills include:

essay writing at university

features of academic writing

critical analysis

referencing and researching

The workshop allows you to practice these skills in a supportive environment and receive some feedback on your writing skills from a tutor.

If you are interested in doing a workshop go to the registration page for session details.

Four day workshop

This four day Academic literacy workshop gives an introduction to what's expected of you at university and develops essential literacy skills.

This longer workshop will allow more time to develop your skills and receive feedback on your writing skills from a tutor. It will include the essential literacy skills covered in the two day workshop, plus a look at oral presentation skills, report writing, annotated bibliographies and more.

The four day workshop is a great way to prepare for university and practise these skills in a supportive environment. It's also a great way to meet other students in a relaxed and friendly environment.

These skills include:

essay writing at university

features of academic writing

critical thinking

reading and note taking

referencing and research

report writing

presentation skills and more

If you are interested in doing a workshop go to the registration page for session details.

Online workshop

The online workshop can only be accessed between specified dates and places are limited. The online workshop consists of six modules:

How to write an essay

How to read academic texts and make notes

How to research and reference sources

How to do an oral presentation

Other assignments — research reports, reflective writing and annotated bibliographies, and